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The '''Vellumentals''' are a group of elemental creatures folded by [[King Olly]], acting as bosses guarding four elemental temples in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. When they are defeated, they allow [[Olivia]] to transform into one, allowing [[Mario]] to access its elemental powers. King Olly also possesses the ability to turn into each of the Vellumentals in the first stage of his boss fight. | The '''Vellumentals''' are a group of elemental, deity-like creatures folded by [[King Olly]], acting as bosses guarding four elemental temples in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. When they are defeated, they allow [[Olivia]] to transform into one via a corresponding [[Magic Circle]], allowing [[Mario]] to access its elemental powers. King Olly also possesses the ability to turn into each of the Vellumentals in the first stage of his boss fight. | ||
The Vellumentals appear to have a connection with the [[Shangri-Spa]], as the [[Sea Tower]], the entrance to the Shangri-Spa, worship their images. | |||
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==Names in other languages== | |||
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|Kor= | |||
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|DutM=Portmanteau on "origami" and "gigant" (giant) | |||
|Ita= | |||
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|Jap= | |||
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==Trivia== | |||
*The Vellumentals are somewhat based on the [[wikipedia:Four Symbols|Four Symbols]], elemental deities of Chinese mythology, at least on a visual level. The Earth Vellumental resembles the [[wikipedia:Black Tortoise|Black Tortoise]], the Water Vellumental resembles the [[wikipedia:Azure Dragon|Azure Dragon]], the Fire Vellumental resembles the [[wikipedia:Vermilion Bird|Vermilion Bird]], and the Ice Vellumental seemingly resembles the [[wikipedia:White Tiger (mythology)|White Tiger]]. | |||
**Elemental-wise, however, only the Fire Vellumental's matches the [[wikipedia:Wuxing (Chinese philosophy)|Wuxing]] of the Symbol it's based on; the Black Tortoise's is Water, the Azure Dragon's is Wood, and the White Tiger's is Metal. There does not exist an Ice Wuxing, and the Earth Wuxing is reserved for the [[wikipedia:Yellow Dragon|Yellow Dragon]]. | |||
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[[Category:Paper Mario: The Origami King Bosses|*]] | [[Category:Paper Mario: The Origami King Bosses|*]] | ||
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The Vellumentals are a group of elemental, deity-like creatures folded by King Olly, acting as bosses guarding four elemental temples in Paper Mario: The Origami King. When they are defeated, they allow Olivia to transform into one via a corresponding Magic Circle, allowing Mario to access its elemental powers. King Olly also possesses the ability to turn into each of the Vellumentals in the first stage of his boss fight.
The Vellumentals appear to have a connection with the Shangri-Spa, as the Sea Tower, the entrance to the Shangri-Spa, worship their images.
Members
Each of the members represents a different element:
| Member | Image (boss) | Image (Olivia) | Image (King Olly) | Location |
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| Earth Vellumental | 
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Earth Vellumental Temple |
| Water Vellumental | File:PMOK Water Vellumental.png | 
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Water Vellumental Shrine |
| Fire Vellumental | File:PMOK Fire Vellumental.png | 
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Fire Vellumental Cave |
| Ice Vellumental | File:PMOK Ice Vellumental.png | 
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Ice Vellumental Mountain |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Origant[?] | Portmanteau on "origami" and "gigant" (giant) |
Trivia
- The Vellumentals are somewhat based on the Four Symbols, elemental deities of Chinese mythology, at least on a visual level. The Earth Vellumental resembles the Black Tortoise, the Water Vellumental resembles the Azure Dragon, the Fire Vellumental resembles the Vermilion Bird, and the Ice Vellumental seemingly resembles the White Tiger.
- Elemental-wise, however, only the Fire Vellumental's matches the Wuxing of the Symbol it's based on; the Black Tortoise's is Water, the Azure Dragon's is Wood, and the White Tiger's is Metal. There does not exist an Ice Wuxing, and the Earth Wuxing is reserved for the Yellow Dragon.
